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BEST 12v Battery?

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September 15, 2026, 12:53 PM
SpeierRacingHeads
BEST 12v Battery?
For non-alternator drag car with electronics.


Chad Speier
785-623-0963
September 15, 2026, 02:38 PM
CURTIS REED
If you are asking about an AGM type and not lithium I believe the best battery is Odyssey brand. Yes, it is what I run but because I looked into the construction of them compared to others and I am on my 2nd one. Usually last 8-9 years. I actually had one previous to that but it was a Sears that was private labeled by Odyssey for them and in my daily driver.

Twice I have left power on and ran down my Odyssey batteries to 6 volts. I followed their procedure to bring it back and they showed no loss of power after. JMO
September 15, 2026, 02:46 PM
Goob
I use a Group 31. Truck battery.
Slightly larger than a Group 27, but built to withstand vibration. Big reserve capacity, and great cold cranking amps.


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Dave Cook
N375
September 15, 2026, 02:59 PM
Lenny5160
I switched from Optima red tops to Odyssey in my dragster before last season. I don't think enough time has passed to make any sort of ruling, but it's been fine.

To me, the sign of a good battery is that you don't really notice or think about it.


Tony Leonard